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September 13th as part of the stage of the European Tour of the veteran «Russian Open Golf Championship (Senior)» legendary Scottish golfer Colin Montgomerie gave a master class with the Russian juniors .

 Organizer of the championship golf lesson by the Association of Russia , with the support of Golf Pros and GlavUpDK at the Russian Foreign Ministry .

The two-hour lesson with juniors Montgomery held after the 1st round of the tournament, which he held for 69 strokes ( 3). This is his third tournament in veteran Toure, since he celebrated his 50th birthday in June.

In the lesson was attended by over 30 young athletes from Moscow, the Moscow region , Tatarstan and Samara.

It was a fascinating insight into the performance stage winner in Senior Tour Vorbune two weeks ago. Great Scot showed his entire repertoire of strokes , and the spectacle was clearly prefer the audience to young golfers .

The audience greeted an approving noise entertaining series of fades , draws, punches , stingers , flops , and other attacks by Colin . Special delight sighting caused spillage Scot in collecting balls machine.

The second part of Colin Montgomerie invited children , three for each range, analyzing technique juniors, made ​​a comment, give helpful advice.

At the end of a Club House passed an autograph session at which Colin has signed all the guys memorable photos and balls . In response, Montgomery Junior presented his gift . Separately want to mention serious attitude Montgomery, his friendliness and charm that are appreciated by all participants .

Despite the fact that during the master class Montgomery wet more than others, he talked with everyone paying a lot of time and reporters who came specifically for this purpose in the Moscow Country Club .

Despite the difficulties of golf development in Russia related to the harsh climate , Montgomery sure if maintain interest in the sport among young people , golf is bound to grow and develop.

«One of the best features of the policy of European Tour, this also applies to Senior Tour and Challenge Tour, it is their desire to bring golf to young , developing markets. It is our duty to try to stimulate the growth of course distinguish these countries , and the best way to do this – start with the juniors. Of course , the country needs more golf courses , but we also need to try to awaken interest in golf among the younger generation. So I was very pleased to host this clinic , and it is symbolic that it took place in the first 18 -hole golf course of the country. »